About Philip
Philip Y. "Phil" Brown: Experienced Litigator and Certified Mediator in Boston, Massachusetts
A seasoned litigator and certified mediator, Phil Brown handles complex disputes—in business, trade secret, employment, zoning, security, and appellate cases. With creative and effective strategies that have won him the respect of other attorneys and the appreciation of his wide-ranging clients, both plaintiffs and defendants, Phil has achieved success in high-stakes cases in trial and appellate courts and before state boards and state/federal agencies. Whatever situation is presented, Phil keenly analyzes problems and devises creative yet practical solutions that work to resolve complicated legal issues.
Practice Areas
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Awards:
- Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Boston (2023)
- Recognized: Appellate Practice
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Awards include recognition as a Lawyer of the Year in Appellate Practice, Boston, which testifies to his skills. He is also recognized as a Recognized Lawyer for Commercial Litigation and for Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions. His achievements have been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 in the fields of Appellate and Commercial Litigation. He has received a Martindale-Hubbell AV Rating, the highest rating given to attorneys. Phil was also selected as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer each year since its inception, an honor that recognizes him as a leader in the legal community. Additionally, he is listed in the Super Lawyers National Edition Corporate Counsel.
Firms
- Brown Counsel, Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Education:
Universities: Northeastern University, New York University, Haverford College Bar Admissions: State Bar of MA, admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since 1987.
Languages:
- English (native or fluent)
Affiliations:
- Firm: Brown Counsel, Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA for Appellate and Commercial Litigation, recognized as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer each year since its inception.
The lawyer's long-standing track record of success is evidenced by his involvement with the following professional organizations: Recognized: Best Attorney USA, MH. AAVS, Massachusetts Super Lawyers.
Educational Details
Universities Attended: Northeastern University, New York University, Haverford College
Degrees & Degrees: JD from Northeastern University School of Law (1984) and a BA from Haverford College in Political Science and History (1978).
Bar Admissions
- The State Bar of MA, admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since 1987.
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Boston (2023)
- Recognized: Appellate Practice
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Practice Area: Litigation - Securities
- Practice Area: Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Special Focus: Appellate
- Special Focus: Business
- Special Focus: Corporate
- Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 in the fields of Appellate and Commercial Litigation
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, highest rating given to attorneys
- Selected as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer each year since its inception, an honor that recognizes him as a leader in the legal community.
- Listed in Super Lawyers National Edition Corporate Counsel.